Peking Chicken
4 servings
20 minutes
Peking-style chicken is a vibrant dish of Chinese cuisine infused with the aromas of spices and soy sauce. It draws inspiration from the traditional Peking duck dish but is adapted for easier enjoyment using chicken meat. The combination of sweet wine, spicy chili, and caramelized sugar creates a subtle balance of flavors—from sweet-spicy to rich umami. The fried pieces of chicken fillet harmonize with crispy vegetables that add freshness and texture. The dish pairs excellently with rice or noodles, creating a complete and nutritious dinner. Optionally, it can be sprinkled with sesame seeds for delicate nutty notes. This simple yet elegant dish is for those who want to experience authentic Chinese flavors at home.
1
Finely chop the chicken fillet and quickly fry it in oil.
- Chicken breast: 3 pieces
- Soy flour: 50 g
2
Add water, flour, sugar, chili. Simmer for 5 minutes with the lid on.
- Water: 150 ml
- Soy flour: 50 g
- Sugar: 50 g
- Chili powder: pinch
3
Chop the leek and pepper. Sauté in another pan, add soy sauce.
- Leek: 0.5 piece
- Yellow sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Soy sauce: 1 teaspoon
4
Mix vegetables and chicken fillet.
- Chicken breast: 3 pieces
- Leek: 0.5 piece
- Yellow sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Soy sauce: 1 teaspoon
5
Served with rice or noodles. Optionally sprinkle with sesame.
- Sweet red wine: 50 ml